0NWWX5ZRevision of External Fixation Device in Facial Bone, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0NWWX5Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Revision of External Fixation Device in Facial Bone, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Revision involves correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | W | Revision |
| 4 | BodyPart | W | Facial Bone |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 5 | External Fixation Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
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Questions About 0NWWX5Z
Is 0NWWX5Z a billable code?
Yes. 0NWWX5Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Revision of External Fixation Device in Facial Bone, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0NWWX5Z mean?
0NWWX5Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Head and Facial Bones); the 3rd character W is the Operation (Revision); the 4th character W is the BodyPart (Facial Bone); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 5 is the Device (External Fixation Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
